China’s Video Gaming Revival: 109 Approvals in September with a Mysterious Tencent Title in Spotlight

In September, China approved 109 video games, including an enigmatic one from Tencent. The Chinese video game authority has given the green light to roughly 107 games monthly this year, while players wonder if Black Myth: Wukong represents a significant shift.

The National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) in China has issued permissions for 109 video games to be launched this month, as revealed in their most recent list of approvals shared on Friday. The government has been giving the green light to roughly 107 games each month in 2024, as part of its efforts to rejuvenate the sector following a lengthy slump after the 2021 regulatory clampdown.

A video game named Shou, developed by Tencent, China's top revenue-earning gaming company, has made headlines, although not much is known about it at this point. The company hasn't shared any details about its genre or how far along in development it is. The game's title translates to "hunting" in Chinese.

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The revival of the video game sector in China

The number of video game licenses granted this month was slightly lower than the 117 approved in August, which was the peak for the year.